Independent Testing Specialist

1 month ago


Chennai, India WELLS FARGO BANK Full time
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Independent Testing Specialist.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading global financial services company with $2.0 trillion in assets and offices in over 37 countries. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides asset management, capital raising and advisory, financing, foreign exchange, payments, risk management, and trade finance services to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. At Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially. We also value the viewpoints of our team members and encourage them to be their best. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you will feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience. We are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

The Independent Testing & Validation team is responsible for the development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise in alignment with the Risk Management Framework and ensuring effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies. This role is in the IT&V Technology group.

In this role, you will:
  • Participate in less complex development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities companywide in alignment with the risk management framework
  • Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies within Independent Testing
  • Support and implement less complex initiatives with low to moderate risk and exercise independent judgment to guide risk reporting, escalation, and resolution.
  • Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in risk management framework and the risk and control environment
  • Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners and management.
Required Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Review less complex or tactical issues discovered during support activities to a review lead and follow through on reporting, escalation and resolution.
  • Receive direction from management and exercise judgment within enterprise testing while developing understanding of risk management framework, risks and controls.
  • Provide information or support delays to activity leads or management for resolution.
  • Providing consultation and subject matter expertise for process and Technology and data governance related controls including evaluating severity of control deficiencies and related remediation efforts.
  • Documenting test results and any issues identified while also providing recommendations to management.
  • Providing Credible Challenge to the First Line Units as needed.
  • Acting as a change agent for continual improvement of the control environment.
  • 2+ years of total experience in risk management (includes compliance, operational risk, internal audit, IT systems security, Data Management and Data Governance related controls and business process management)
  • 2+ years direct experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and testing
  • Knowledge and understanding of regulatory agencies: Federal Reserve and OCC.
  • Experience testing policy, procedures, control and business process testing
  • Experience creating, executing, and documenting compliance, control, and business process testing.
  • Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability
  • Understanding of complex data structures and controls and governance around data management.
  • Working knowledge in data management risks, controls and governance in a matrix environment.
  • Working knowledge in understanding enterprise data strategy and data domain implementation and governance.
Job Expectations:
  • Education qualifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) / Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  • Participate in the development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities across the company in alignment with risk management framework
  • Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies within Independent Testing
  • Review less complex or tactical issues discovered during support activities to a review lead and follow through on reporting, escalation and resolution
  • Receive direction from management and exercise judgment within enterprise testing while developing understanding of risk management framework, risks and controls
  • Provide information or support delays to activity leads or management for resolution
Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

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